Legal Opinion
Agnew v. Larson
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 29, 1961No. Civ. 25032PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
VALLÉE, J.
Appeal by plaintiff from an adverse judgment in an action for damages for malpractice by a physician. The cause was tried by the court sitting without a jury.
During 1934 to 1938, inclusive, plaintiff employed de fondant Dr. Larson to treat her general physical condition. In April 1934 he prescribed for and caused vaginal suppositories containing an estrogen known as Theelin to be administered to her. In February 1935 he prescribed for and caused a drug known as Thyro-Ovarian Emplets to be administered to her.
On January 27, 1942, plaintiff employed Dr. Larson to examine her and…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- People v. NewlandCalifornia Supreme Court · 1940
- Overton v. Vita-Food Corp.California Court of Appeal · 1949
- Estate of KayCalifornia Supreme Court · 1947
- Agnew v. LarsonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1947
- People v. MarkosCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1956
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Agnew v. ParksCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1963
- Simmons v. DryerCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1963